Avalanche: Lookout Peak 2/20/2010

Observer Name:

Caplis

Observation Date:

02/20/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/20/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Lookout Peak
City Creek
Salt Lake

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

Unknown

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Skier

Trigger: additional info:

Unintentionally Triggered

Remotely Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

Surface Hoar

Depth (avg):

15"

Width:

90'

Vertical:

Unknown

General Comments

Soft slab broke on surface hoar layer. Slab was about 15 in deep, 30-40 yards wide. Most of slope was about 29 degrees. Remotely triggered by skier from about 10 yards away.

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